Investigating data exfiltration: key digital artifacts across Windows, Linux, and macOS

Data exfiltration—the unauthorized transfer of data from a system—can result in severe damage to organizations, making it critical for forensic investigators to identify key digital artifacts that reveal how, when, and where the breach occurred. Tools such as Magnet Axiom Cyber, Magnet Axiom, and Magnet Nexus are essential in uncovering these critical pieces of evidence. These … Continued

7 essential artifacts for macOS forensics

In the realm of digital forensics, mac forensics (the investigation of macOS systems) present a unique landscape filled with crucial artifacts that can provide deep insights into user activities, system events, and potential security breaches. Whether you’re investigating a criminal case, responding to an insider threat, or managing a cybersecurity incident, understanding these key forensic … Continued

Preserve now, process later: Safeguarding sensitive cloud data for HR investigations and eDiscovery

Handling cloud data effectively and securely has become a critical priority for organizations managing human resource investigations, potential litigation, and other sensitive matters. That’s because much of today’s business-critical data like communications and sensitive documents may be stored in the cloud. According to the Flexera 2024 State of the Cloud Report, more organizations are adopting … Continued

Magnet Axiom Cyber 8.5: Collect and preserve cloud data

We’re excited to announce the release of Magnet Axiom Cyber 8.5, which includes new features and improvements such as: We’ve also updated and added to our artifact support (additional details are at the end of this blog.) Upgrade to Axiom Cyber 8.5 within the Axiom Cyber interface or through the Customer Portal.  Haven’t tried Axiom … Continued